Elizabeth Spencer
Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer (12 April 1871 – 22 April 1930) was an American soprano during the later 19th century and early 20th century who is best known for the numerous early recordings she made for Thomas Edison. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 12, 1871, Died April 22, 1930
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1901 - 1926
Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal, speaker
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Recordings (Results 176-200 of 379 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 2948 | 10-in. | between 4/9/1914 and 4/15/1914 | You look just like your mother, Mary | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2950 | 10-in. | between 4/9/1914 and 4/15/1914 | A little girl at home | Harvey Hindermyer ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2962 | 10-in. | Mar. 1914 | 'Tis the harp in the air | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 2984 | 10-in. | between 4/20/1914 and 4/29/1914 | The Spanish dancer | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3002 | 10-in. | May 1914 | The mocking bird | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3004 | 10-in. | May 1914 | Adele | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3009 | 10-in. | May 1914 | I wonder why | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3013 | 10-in. | May 1914 | Bid me forget | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3021 | 10-in. | May 1914 | O promise me | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3026 | 10-in. | May 1914 | Come back to the cabaret | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3040 | 10-in. | between 5/18/1914 and 5/19/1914 | In my dream of you | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3041 | 10-in. | between 5/18/1914 and 5/19/1914 | In my dream of you | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3046 | 10-in. | May 1914 | Sing, smile, slumber | Merle Alcock ; Mary Carson ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female vocal trio, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3052 | 10-in. | May 1914 | Kiss duet | Harvey Hindermyer ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3103 | 10-in. | June 1914 | Since I am your auntie to be | Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3117 | 10-in. | June 1914 | On the banks of the Brandywine | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3149 | 10-in. | July 1914 | My heart at thy sweet voice | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3153 | 10-in. | July 1914 | When the green leaves turn to gold | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3154 | 10-in. | July 1914 | For you alone | Emory B. Randolph ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3180 | 10-in. | July 1914 or later | Cupid's grammar | Harvey Hindermyer ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3219 | 10-in. | Aug. 1914 | Sancta Maria | Emory B. Randolph ; Elizabeth Spencer | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3252 | 10-in. | between 8/22/1914 and 8/31/1914 | Kissing time | Elizabeth Spencer ; Walter Van Brunt | Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3269 | 10-in. | 9/3/1914 | O that we two were maying | Thomas Chalmers ; Elizabeth Spencer | Vocal duet (soprano and Male), with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3290 | 10-in. | between 9/12/1914 and 9/16/1914 | I hear you calling me | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal | |
| Edison | 3299 | 10-in. | between 9/12/1914 and 9/16/1914 | The last rose of summer | Elizabeth Spencer | Soprano vocal solo and vocal ensemble, with orchestra | vocalist, soprano vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, Elizabeth," accessed May 2, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.
Spencer, Elizabeth. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 2, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116963.
"Spencer, Elizabeth." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 May 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer
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LCNAR: Spencer, Elizabeth, 1871-1930 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr2004037096
Wikidata: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5363537
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/9799471
MusicBrainz: Elizabeth Dickerson Spencer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a3fffd75-7bce-4794-b97d-21e8ea5a0ed6
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